Hello, my name is Shannon Beck and I'm 49 years old and currently living in Thailand. I am a native English speaker and teach English. I have been an online English teacher with Verbalplanet.com since January 2018.
I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.

Detailed Profile in English

About me

Hello!! My name is Shannon Beck. I am a 48 year old Canadian currently living in Thailand. I am a native English speaker. I love to teach, meet new people and have engaging conversations. I can talk about major global issues to simple things in life. I look forward to helping you!!

I have enjoyed living in South Korea, Ghana, Kenya, and Thailand. I have also travelled throughout Africa and S.E. Asia. Experiencing different cultures and connecting with people all over the world has changed me forever.

One of my major passions is composing music. I produce mostly piano and violin instrumentals. I also enjoy hiking mountains, cycling, weightlifting, swimming, and yoga.

Qualifications & Experience

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I was an English Teacher in South Korea for 5 years. This included:

- Wonju National College - Teaching English to Travel and Tourism students.(1 year)

- Direct English - One-to one classes with business professionals. (1.5 years)

In addition, I created most of the curriculums and trained students for job interviews, corporate meetings, international relocation, and TOEFL tests.

I taught English to Liberian refugees in Ghana for 4 months. This was a NGO development program to empower women.

I mentored Canadian immigrants for 2 years. This included job interview preparation, teaching English, and help with cultural adaptation.

I have been teaching Business English in Bangkok for the last 2 years to professionals and graduate students. The program uses interesting articles as a basis for teaching reading, discussion, grammar, pronunciation, and building vocabulary.

My teaching approach is flexible. First, we will identify your goals and customize lesson plans to achieve your goals. I make classes interesting, comfortable and fun so that you will enjoy the learning experience. My approach is patient, non-judgemental, helpful, positive and friendly.

I will correct your pronunciation and use of grammar during conversations. I like to expand the student's vocabulary every class.

We will have periodic reviews to make sure you are happy with classes and your goals are being met. I love to see students progress in their language skills. This is very motivating for me!